New ZealandWaikatoPokuruPokuru School

Pokuru School

StateContributingCo-Educational
Pokuru, Waikato · Rural other
office@pokuru.school.nz 07-8712844
Roll133enrolled students
EQI461+6 vs avg 455
TypeContributingState
ZoneYesZoned school
School Snapshot
State
Contributing · Co-Educational
EQI461
vs National+6 (avg 455)
Roll133
ZoneZoned
SettingRural other
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Pokuru School

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
461-2
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
133
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
33.8%+1.8pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
4.5%-7.3pp
Pacific Students
Zoned
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

Pokuru School is a state contributing school in Pokuru, Waikato. It is a co-educational school. The school has 133 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 461 (above-average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Waipa District territorial authority.

Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Key Facts

AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityWaipa District
RegionWaikato
Urban/RuralRural other
Postcode3840
MoE School ID1898

Student Demographics

Total Roll133
European/Pakeha90.2%
Maori33.8%
Pacific4.5%
Asian5.3%

Ethnicity Distribution

European/Pakeha
90.2%
Maori
33.8%
Pacific
4.5%
Asian
5.3%
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Equity Index (EQI)

The Equity Index replaced the decile system in 2023. It measures the socio-economic context of a school's student community. A higher EQI indicates greater equity need (more disadvantaged). The national average is approximately 463.

School EQI461
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)